Players creating a new character after the 03/17/13 update will start the game inside this dungeon. Characters created beforehand can find the entrance near the entrance to Tanglewood Fort.

Walkthrough

Note: There may be some differences for characters created before 03/17/13. This walkthrough is based on what happens for a new character.

When you enter the Caverns, Darkthorne will be waiting for you. She will give you a series of instructions on how to play the game, followed by some tutorial quests. Darkthorne's dialogue will update once you perform the action she describes. Below, a new line starting with a quotation mark indicates a new dialogue bubble.

NOTE: Existing players will want to ensure that they have their setting adjusted before entering Briarheart Caverns since the Game Options menu is not available from inside the chamber. You cannot exit the cavern until you complete the quest. Restarting the game does not remove you from the instance. (Tip: If you must change settings, you can manually edit the UserOptions.ini file, or use another character to change them and relog.)